How do you pronounce the word 'support'?
support
noun, verb
How to pronounce support?
The word support sounds like sup-port
/sə'poʊrt/
What is the definition of support?
nounfinancial resources provided to make some project possible
Examples
- the foundation provided support for the experiment
verbargue or speak in defense of
Examples
- She supported the motion to strike
verbput up with something or somebody unpleasant
nouna military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
Examples
- they called for artillery support
verbbe the physical support of; carry the weight of
Examples
- He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
verbadopt as a belief
nounthe financial means whereby one lives
Examples
- he applied to the state for support
nouna musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
nounthe act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
Examples
- he leaned against the wall for support
verbbe a regular customer or client of
noundocumentary validation
Examples
- the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones
verbestablish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
Examples
- The evidence supports the defendant
verbbe behind; approve of
verbsupport with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
verbgive moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
Examples
- She supported him during the illness
nounaiding the cause or policy or interests of
Examples
- the president no longer has the support of his own party
- they developed a scheme of mutual support
nounany device that bears the weight of another thing
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- there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
verbplay a subordinate role to (another performer)
Examples
- Olivier supported Gielgud beautifully in the second act
nounsomething providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest
Examples
- the policy found little public support
- his faith was all the support he needed
- the team enjoyed the support of their fans
nounsupporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
Examples
- the statue stood on a marble support
verbsupport materially or financially
Examples
- he does not support his natural children
- The scholarship supported me when I was in college
nounthe activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
Examples
- his support kept the family together
- they gave him emotional support during difficult times
What is the definition of support?
- Support is the act of helping or assisting someone or something.
What are synonyms for support?
- aid
- assist
- backing
- help
- encourage
What are antonyms for support?
- oppose
- hinder
- obstruct
- discourage
What are examples of support?
- - Providing emotional support to a friend in need.
- - Financially supporting a charitable organization.
- - Offering technical support for a computer program.
What are different types of support?
- - Emotional support
- - Financial support
- - Physical support
- - Technical support
- - Moral support
What are common collocations with support?
- - Seek support
- - Offer support
- - Provide support
- - Receive support
- - Get support
What is the verb form of support?
- The verb form of support is 'support'. Example sentence: I will support you in your decision.
What is the adjective form of support?
- The adjective form of support is 'supportive'. Example sentence: She is a supportive friend.
What is the adverb form of support?
- The adverb form of support is 'supportively'. Example sentence: He listened supportively to her concerns.
What is the origin of the word support?
- The word support originated from the Old French word 'supporter', meaning 'to bear, suffer'. It came from the Latin word 'supportare', which has the same meaning.
